hispanize

/hɪˈspænaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to make or become Spanish in character, language, or culture

“The city’s cultural scene began to hispanize after the influx of Spanish immigrants.”

2. noun

the process of making or becoming Spanish in character, language, or culture

“The hispanization of the city’s cuisine was a result of its proximity to the Spanish border.”

Synonyms

  • ibericize
  • latinize
  • spanishify

Antonyms

  • americanize
  • anglicize